An independent poll measuring the support for Sue Bradford's so-called "anti-smacking" bill has received a monumental response.

Almost 40,000 New Zealanders voted in the poll, with a staggering 93 percent opposing it.

The bill proposes a change to Section 59 of the Crimes Act Repeal bill, which if passed would stop parents using the defence of "reasonable force" to defend a charge of assaulting a child.

The poll was commissioned by Danny Sunkel, founder and Director of Zenago Internet Solutions.

Sunkel felt there was a need for a poll free of bias.

"We needed to gather the views and opinions of everyday New Zealanders. I think we've done that."

National MP Judith Collins says such polls assist MP's in making their decisions.

"As an MP you don't have the ability to gauge the opinion of every single person, so such polls can be very helpful."

Collins, who has more than 20 years' professional experience as a lawyer, says it's grossly arrogant of MP's to divorce themselves from what is being said in the public arena.

"It's important that people in parliament realise that they're there to represent the people of New Zealand, the people of their electorate and the people who voted for their party."

Bradford's bill remains a private member's bill, meaning debate could last for sometime.
Zenago aided the poll by providing a micro site capable of receiving votes and assessing an opinion poll.

Sunkel was happy with the response to the poll and says Zenago is now ready and waiting for similar ventures in the future.

"We can help seek out public opinion by establishing a site in just one day. You're then able to quantify support overnight for a bill, stadium, rates change, whatever!

"I'm so excited by the prospect of such a function, it truly allows the voice of the public to be heard in an unbiased and timely manner."